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Like many community gatherings, the 71st Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Business meeting took on a different look in 2020. The event was split into two made-for-TV events, thanks to the support of our title sponsor, First Horizon Bank, and supporting sponsors Peak Insurance Group and... Continue Reading
Four emerging leaders and a career educator were honored during the 4th annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards ceremony. The virtual event was broadcast Thursday from The Harvest House in Boone and was presented by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate. Over 70 nominations were... Continue Reading
The U.S. House of Representatives logged a historic vote on Wednesday when it approved the Great American Outdoors Act, a bill that will invest in priority repairs at National Park Service (NPS) sites in North Carolina and across the country. From the Blue Ridge Parkway to Cape Hatteras National... Continue Reading
As we prepare for Thursday's broadcast of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards, presented by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate, we continue to feature our groups of finalists as we lead up to the event. The 4th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards will be held Thursday, July 23rd, from... Continue Reading
As we prepare for tomorrow's broadcast of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards, presented by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate, we will feature each group of finalists as we lead up to the event. Today, we focus on the four finalists in the Education Professionals category. The... Continue Reading
Shop Local Saturday Exclusive Offers/Deals/Promotions Shop Local Saturday aims to raise awareness and increase support for a wide variety of local businesses during COVID19. Occurring on the third Saturday of every month, this local event will encourage us to think creatively about how we can... Continue Reading
As we prepare for next week's broadcast of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards, presented by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate, we will feature each group of finalists as we lead up to the event. Today, we focus on the four finalists in theNon-Profit Business Professionals... Continue Reading
As we prepare for next week's broadcast of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards, presented by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate, we will feature each group of finalists as we lead up to the event. Today, we focus on the four finalists in the Business Owner category. The 4th Annual... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual ribbon cutting for the Watauga Butchery on July 8th, 2020, serving as both a commemorative multi-generational moment, but also a landmark event for local farmers in the High Country. The Watauga Butchery, headed by Shipley Farms, has been... Continue Reading
REENERGIZE WATAUGA LOAN PROGRAM EXPANDING TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL BUSINESSES Thanks to the fundraising success for the ReEnergize Watauga Fund, Mountain BizWorks, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission, and the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the program has now... Continue Reading
There is no business leader out there who is eager to close the doors to their operation for a second time. No one wants the back and forth of uncertainty and no one has experience with this particular phenomenon we are collectively enduring. While there are most certainly wrong courses to take,... Continue Reading
The Boone Sunrise Rotary Club announced its endorsement of the Show Your Love campaign and its commitment to assist the Town of Boone in creating information-based signage for high-traffic areas in the community. A multi-county communication campaign, Show Your Love, is aimed at encouraging the... Continue Reading
